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Subject: RE: [dita] Keywords in DITA
I would assume that index terms would be used to build what
is commonly referred to as a "back of the book" index for print or supply the
terms for the Index tab typical of help systems. Keywords typically are based
upon a taxonomic analysis of subject matter and should be selected from a
standardized list to avoid confusion. Keywords chiefly feed search systems,
although many search systems are configured to look at full text or metadata
rather than keywords. Organizations often use the "keyword" element in HTML to
attempt to influence search systems.
JoAnn JoAnn T. Hackos, PhD From: Paul Prescod [mailto:paul.prescod@blastradius.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 4:07 PM To: Esrig, Bruce (Bruce) Cc: dita@lists.oasis-open.org; Michael Priestley Subject: RE: [dita] Keywords in DITA Contradicting myself a bit: I would consider that a very pragmatic
solution to the problem. The meaning of the <keyword> element could be
context-specific. But I wonder: do index entries already work as "words or
phrases that would make good targets for search engines?" I'm just trying to get
the distinction clear in my head.
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